York Friday walks Rufforth to Little Hob Moor

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Overview

Leisurely walk from Rufforth, a village mentioned in the Domesday Book as having 8 households. Mostly flat till we reach Bachelor Hill, which we descend. Break-off points available nearby in Acomb, or continue across Hob Moor to Tadcaster Road.

Friday, 7 February 2025

Meeting time:: 9:30 am
Start time:: 9:50 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SE 59611 51737
Nearest postcode:: YO24 1AB
what3words:: ranch.valve.save

Meeting time:: 9:30 am

Meet at York Station for the 412 Wetherby bus, due to leave at 9.37, or pick it up on Piccadilly or further out along Holgate.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SE 52809 51443
Nearest postcode:: YO23 3QB
what3words:: muted.personal.funny

Start time:: 9:50 am

Rufforth Institute is the bus stop where we are due to arrive at 9.50

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SE 59038 50389
Nearest postcode:: YO24 1EU
what3words:: candle.sober.fats

Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

We join Tadcaster Road near bus stops for Coastliner and other routes.

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